{"id":137802,"date":"2021-08-05T12:14:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T17:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=137802"},"modified":"2021-08-05T12:14:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T17:14:48","slug":"strength-benchmarks-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/health-fitness\/fitness\/strength-benchmarks-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Ya Bench? Strength Benchmarks for Men"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In any endeavor, it helps to have benchmarks to aim for so you can tell if you\u2019re making progress or not. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve taken up barbell training (and I hope you have, not only because every man should be strong<\/a>, but because weight training is simply a blast), you might be wondering: \u201cHow much weight should I be able to lift after training for a certain amount of time?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, today we answer that question with the help of my personal lifting coach and head of Barbell Logic Coaching<\/a>, Matt Reynolds. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below, Matt shares the strength benchmarks he thinks the average man should be able to achieve after training for six months to four years. <\/span><\/p>\n

His benchmarks are based on <\/span>relative strength<\/i><\/b>, that is your strength relative to your bodyweight. <\/span><\/p>\n

These numbers\/timelines are rough benchmarks. They\u2019re not absolutes. You might hit these strength benchmarks sooner or later. Your mileage will vary depending on your unique circumstances. <\/span><\/p>\n

Novice Weightlifting Goals (6 Months of Consistent Training)<\/h2>\n

After six months of training, the average guy should be able to hit the following weights on the four main barbell lifts (note that we aren\u2019t tracking 1 rep personal records at this point. You\u2019ll start going for 1 rep PRs one year after you\u2019ve completed a linear progression, which takes about six months):<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Squat: 3×5 @ 1.25x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Deadlift: 1×5 @ 1.5x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Press: 3×5 @ 0.70x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bench Press: 3×5 @ 1x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    So if you\u2019re a 200-lb man, your numbers would look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Squat: 3×5 @ 250 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Deadlift: 1×5 @ 300 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Press: 3×5 @ 140 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Bench press: 3×5 @ 200 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Intermediate Weightlifting Goals (1-2 Years of Consistent Training)<\/h2>\n

      After one to two years of consistent training, the average guy should be able to lift the following weight on the four main barbell lifts:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Squat: 1.75x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Deadlift: 2x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Press: 0.9x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Bench Press 1.2x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If you\u2019re a 200-lb man, your numbers would look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Squat: 1 rep @ 350 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Deadlift 1 rep @ 400 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Press: 1 rep @ 180 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Bench Press: 1 rep @ 240<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Advanced Weightlifting Goals (3-4 Years of Consistent Training)<\/h2>\n

          After three to four years of consistent training, the average guy should be able to lift the following weight on the four main barbell lifts:<\/span><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Squat: 2x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Deadlift: 2.5x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Press: 1x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Bench Press: 1.5x bodyweight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Our 200-lb man\u2019s numbers would look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Squat: 1 rep @ 400 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Deadlift: 1 rep @ 500 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Press: 1 rep @ 200 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Bench Press: @ 300 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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